The final event of an unpredictable season is upon us, as North America’s VALORANT Game Changers concludes this month with the Series #3 Main Event. In addition to the $50,000 prize pool on the line, two teams will qualify for the forthcoming Game Changers Championship.
The Verizon VALORANT Game Changers Series #3 Main Event takes place October 15-20, as eight teams will battle it out in a double elimination bracket. The winning team guarantees their spot at the Game Changers Championship hosted in Berlin, Germany. That team will also be joined by the highest circuit points earner (or second highest points earner if the highest also won the event), sending two North American teams to the Championship.
Series #3 may have been one of the most exciting splits yet, with reigning World Champions Shopify Rebellion securing their spot in the Main Event in the third Open Qualifier. Open Qualifier #1 belonged to FlyQuest RED, earning the first spot in the Main Event, followed by YFP X securing their spot in Open Qualifier #2.
The remaining five teams secured their spot through Open Qualifier circuit points.
SERIES #3 TEAMS AND SEEDS
FlyQuest RED
YFP X
Shopify Rebellion
oomfies
Refrag
Teddy Tactics
mesos millionaires
Elation Vortex
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & BRACKET
The Main Event will feature a Double Elimination bracket that kicks off on October 15, running until October 20. All matches are best-of-three (Bo3) until the Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals, played as best-of-fives (Bo5).
Tuesday, October 15:
2PM PT - Upper Bracket Quarterfinals Match 1 & Match 2
5PM PT - Upper Bracket Quarterfinals Match 3 & Match 4
Wednesday, October 16:
2PM PT - Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 1 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 1
5PM PT - Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 2 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 1
Thursday, October 17:
2PM PT - Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 1
5PM PT - Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 2
Friday, October 18:
2PM PT - Upper Bracket Finals
5PM PT - Lower Bracket Semifinals
Saturday, October 19:
2PM PT - Lower Bracket Finals (Bo5)
Sunday, October 20:
2PM PT - Grand Finals (Bo5)
WHERE TO WATCH
Tune in to your VALORANT Americas channel of choice from October 15-20, featuring many of your favorite VALORANT on-air talent. Our broadcast partner, Raidiant, will also host an Observer-only stream on their Twitch on October 15-16 due to some matches running simultaneously.
Twitch - /valorant_americas
YouTube - @valorant_americas
Twitch - /RaidiantGG (Observer-only feed on October 15-16)
COSTREAMING
Anyone wishing to host a costream must read and agree to our VCT Costreaming Guidelines listed on the form to gain permission to costream the event. If you can do that, you’re clear to kick off your Watch Party on game day.
Sign up to host a Watch Party here. All Watch Parties must comply with the Watch Party Guidelines.
BROADCAST TALENT
This absolutely stacked line-up of VALORANT storytellers will join us for Series #3 as on-air talent! Sit tight and enjoy the show with their company.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Follow along with the action and share your support on social media using #VCTGameChangers. We will be featuring some of the best posts throughout the broadcast.
We will also be reviving our content series “Beyond the Crosshair” throughout the broadcast. The series will feature players from YFP X, oomfies, Shopify Rebellion, among other teams - which presents an opportunity for fans to learn from both the veterans of Game Changers as well as some of the up and coming stars in contention for the Game Changers Championship.
X (formerly Twitter) - @valesports_na & @RaidiantGG
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Verizon
Verizon is the official 5G and wireless services provider of the VCT. In addition to top-shelf video content and sponsored broadcast segments, Verizon ups our game through the Verizon Up rewards program, which features discounted in-game digital goods for the community to enjoy.
iBUYPOWER
iBUYPOWER is the official PC partner of VCT Americas and VALORANT Game Changers NA, presenting the “iBUYPOWER ACE”.
Red Bull
Red Bull is the official energy drink of VCT, presenting the Red Bull “Clutch Moment” during every match. Red Bull is also helping prepare the next generation of VALORANT pros by hosting community VALORANT tournaments, spotlighting the incredible grassroots talent of the scene.
Secretlab
Secretlab provides VCT pros with the pinnacle of gaming chairs — each designed and engineered using the highest quality materials and manufacturing techniques to ensure absolute comfort and unparalleled support.
Raidiant
Founded by women, for women. Raidiant is an events, broadcast and tournament solutions provider that creates opportunities for women in esports. Raidiant is this year’s tournament organizer and broadcast partner for Verizon VALORANT Game Changers NA.
